Jung and Alchemy Course

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It took the genius of Carl Jung to discover within the philosophy of alchemy a parallel to the process of individuation in personal development. Demystify Jung’s use of alchemy and explore the way it influenced his work on individuation, psychological transformation, instincts and sexuality. We will look at alchemy in its historic setting and how the language of alchemical symbolism can explain the psychotherapy process.

Content

Introduction

Alchemy in its historic setting.

Jung’s position in relation to pre-scientific European thought.

The psychological projections underlying the key concepts of alchemy.

Individuation

Jung’s concept of individuation and psychological transformation as reflected in alchemical symbolism.

The instincts and sexuality

Jung’s compensation principle in relation to masculinity and femininity.

Personal complexes and sexuality as symbolised in alchemical processes.

Symbols of the Shadow archetype

The problem of evil in relation to human personality.

Gnostic philosophy, alchemical symbolism and metaphors of the Shadow archetype.

The synthesis of psychic opposites

Components, personifications and stages in the conjunction (conjunction of opposites) as they relate to Jung’s individuation process and as they are reflected in the Rosarium philosophorum.

Psychotherapy and alchemical symbolism

Ego bound states, the ascent of unconscious material and the pathway of transformation as reflected in alchemical symbols.

Features

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Small class sizes

Free, expert advice

Student materials – yours to keep

Statement of completion

What others say.

This was the third course I’ve done with this presenter. I’ve found all of the sessions informative, lively and interesting. There is always plenty of time for questions and discussion, and the notes provided are an excellent resource. I’d like to do more of these courses.